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dannyp · 30 September 2010, 11:18 AM

So was perusing watches on the internet (what else is new), and came across this:

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/sp...32330404004001

A relative bargain when compared with vintage stainless Pandas, or the modern white gold rendition, as it can easily be had for under $2,500, but still a damn fine watch.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 30 September 2010, 11:26 AM

Well choice..also it's a chronometer movement..

mtrunner · 30 September 2010, 11:40 AM

It is a really nice looking watch!

FremStar · 30 September 2010, 11:42 AM

Hmmmm interesting

dddrees · 30 September 2010, 12:14 PM

It does look real nice.

mach330 · 30 September 2010, 02:16 PM

i do like it as well. how much ?

dannyp · 30 September 2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mach330

i do like it as well. how much ?

I want to say it retails in the $3.5k range, but can be had for under $2,300.

dalip · 30 September 2010, 05:15 PM

The speedmaster is just a great line.

unclesallie · 30 September 2010, 07:02 PM

yes, speedmaster is a great looking watch, but two issues,I've always had, but have never really articulated: 1) the two chronograph buttons on the side always make the watch look(and maybe feel?) too 'heavy', and 2) re-sale value.

Andad · 30 September 2010, 07:04 PM

I like white dials.

swatty · 30 September 2010, 07:08 PM

Its a good looking watch

Dan Pierce · 30 September 2010, 10:51 PM

Love the Speedy and that one pushes many of the right buttons for me; date feature and two tone sub dials.

However, I'd still prefer a Tudor chrono as it has the iconic oyster case, cyclops, and screw down pushers and crown.
dP

The GMT Master · 30 September 2010, 11:33 PM

It is a nice watch, retails here for £2100, if I remember correctly. Just seems a little small on my wrist, it's a 40mm compared to the 42mm of the Speedmaster Pro

joeyk · 1 October 2010, 07:38 AM

that's what i have on my eyes as well ;) look classic luv it .

Cicindela · 2 October 2010, 12:16 PM

Pretty yes but, 33xx movement, you don't want to go there

egzbuen · 2 October 2010, 02:17 PM

good looking piece, agree, cant go wrong with the speedy

landeriv · 2 October 2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cicindela

Pretty yes but, 33xx movement, you don't want to go there

what's wrong with this movement?

Cicindela · 2 October 2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by landeriv

what's wrong with this movement?

There is still a lot arguing about its reliability. Based on a Piguet 1285 movement, early on there were several batches with problems. The co-axial version 3313 continued with difficulties. Omega claims to have corrected the problems, however many , including some ADs known to do business on the forums, advise to still steer clear especially the Co-axial version. Of course many have had no problems at all so, YMV.

Of course the Speedy Pro with the 1861 is a reliable classic and Valjoux 7751 speedys are nice too.

B. Doggy · 3 October 2010, 01:56 AM

I'm not personally a fan of rhodium plating. It tarnishes over time.

Ken Cox · 4 October 2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

I'm not personally a fan of rhodium plating. It tarnishes over time.

I question whether rhodium tarnishes in a normal atmosphere.

Rhodium typically gets used in precision machinery, partly because of the ease/inexpensiveness of plating mass parts with rhodium, partly because the thinness of the application does not significantly change the dimensions of the plated object (chrome requires up to three layers of nickel, copper and chrome), and partly because of rhodium's superior resistance to oxidation.

Ken Cox · 4 October 2010, 02:52 AM

I apologize to B. Doggy for questioning his statement on rhodium.

Upon study, I have learned that jewelers typically use rhodium for its appearance and not for its resistance to corrosion or its thin layer.

I had somehow confused rhodium with cadmium in my mind, as I have some past experience with cadmium.

The qualities I attributed to rhodium better apply to cadmium.

30 September 2010, 11:18 AM	#1
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	A modern, stainless "Panda" alternative? So was perusing watches on the internet (what else is new), and came across this: http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/sp...32330404004001 A relative bargain when compared with vintage stainless Pandas, or the modern white gold rendition, as it can easily be had for under $2,500, but still a damn fine watch.

30 September 2010, 12:14 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It does look real nice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 September 2010, 05:15 PM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	The speedmaster is just a great line. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

30 September 2010, 07:04 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,505	I like white dials. __________________ E

30 September 2010, 10:51 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,190	Love the Speedy and that one pushes many of the right buttons for me; date feature and two tone sub dials. However, I'd still prefer a Tudor chrono as it has the iconic oyster case, cyclops, and screw down pushers and crown. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 September 2010, 11:26 AM	#2
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Well choice..also it's a chronometer movement..

30 September 2010, 11:40 AM	#3
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	It is a really nice looking watch!

30 September 2010, 11:42 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hmmmm interesting

30 September 2010, 02:16 PM	#6
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	i do like it as well. how much ?

30 September 2010, 07:02 PM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	yes, speedmaster is a great looking watch, but two issues,I've always had, but have never really articulated: 1) the two chronograph buttons on the side always make the watch look(and maybe feel?) too 'heavy', and 2) re-sale value.

30 September 2010, 07:08 PM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Its a good looking watch

30 September 2010, 11:33 PM	#13
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	It is a nice watch, retails here for £2100, if I remember correctly. Just seems a little small on my wrist, it's a 40mm compared to the 42mm of the Speedmaster Pro

1 October 2010, 07:38 AM	#14
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	that's what i have on my eyes as well ;) look classic luv it .

2 October 2010, 12:16 PM	#15
Cicindela "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: MN Posts: 139	No No No Pretty yes but, 33xx movement, you don't want to go there

2 October 2010, 02:17 PM	#16
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	good looking piece, agree, cant go wrong with the speedy __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

3 October 2010, 01:56 AM	#19
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I'm not personally a fan of rhodium plating. It tarnishes over time. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

4 October 2010, 02:52 AM	#21
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	I apologize to B. Doggy for questioning his statement on rhodium. Upon study, I have learned that jewelers typically use rhodium for its appearance and not for its resistance to corrosion or its thin layer. I had somehow confused rhodium with cadmium in my mind, as I have some past experience with cadmium. The qualities I attributed to rhodium better apply to cadmium.

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